Angela Butler
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.
Diligent with solid background in patient care coordination. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance patient outcomes through efficient resource management. Demonstrated expertise in case management and regulatory compliance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Georgia Regional Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Prepared comprehensive reports outlining case details, resolution strategies, and final agreements for internal review and client records.
- Engaged in case management activities, coordinating resources and services for optimal patient support.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Charge/Staff Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
02.2002 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in quality measures, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Charge/Staff Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.1985 - 02.2002
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL04-1985
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare regulations
- Confidential Case Management
- Inpatient care
- Documentation and reporting
- Needs assessment
- Patient care plans
- Patient management
- Infection control measures
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical judgment
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to over to a vast amount of patients in the acute care environment.
- Supervised team of 15-25 staff members. in an acute care setting.
Certification
BLS Certification
Certification in Forensic Nursing- Kaplan University
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Georgia Regional Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Charge/Staff Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
02.2002 - 05.2023
Charge/Staff Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.1985 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethune Cookman University